Jan. 21-23: Alley Theatre exhibit
The newly remodeled museum gallery at Alley Theatre displays a selection of new props. Among the new gallery items are the moon from "Cyrano de Bergerac," an original canvas created during "A Weekend with Pablo Picasso," and a replica of the Camp David site.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 (ages 6-12), $5 (adults). Heritage Society Museum, 1100 Bagby St., Houston. 713-655-1912. http://downtownhouston.org/calendar/Alley-theatre-exhibit/104792
Jan. 21-23: Cirque Italia
Circus Gold by Cirque Italia is coming to Katy. The Gold Unit Water Show features acrobatics, hand balancing, contortionists and more surprise performances. The show includes a custom-designed water stage that travels from city to city and can hold 35,000 gallons of water. 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $10-$50. Katy Mills, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy. 941-704-8572. www.cirqueitalia.com
Jan. 21-23: Festival of Films from Iran
Houston's 29th Festival of Films from Iran is taking place at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Presented in Farsi with English subtitles, all films are made in Iran.
2 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $10. MFAH, 1001 Bissonnet, Houston. 713-639-7300. http://mfah.org/calendar/series/festival-films-iran
Jan. 21: Free Fitness in the Plaza
Free Fitness in the Plaza happens every Friday at Sugar Land Town Square. The fitness classes include Boot Camp with Cida Fitness from 9-10 a.m., Mommy & Me with Inspired Fitness from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Zumba with Cida Fitness from 10-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m. Free. 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-242-2000
Jan. 22: 12th Annual Relay For Life of Cy-Fair Bowling Tournament
To benefit the American Cancer Society, HP Relay for Life is holding a bowling tournament. The registration fee covers shoe rental, two games of bowling and drinks. 3-5 p.m. $35 (per person), $175 (per team of five). Tomball Bowl, 14435 FM 2920, Tomball. 512-319-0929. www.hprelayforlife.com
Jan. 22: Hops n' Hot Sauce Festival
The Hops n' Hot Sauce Festival will take place at Spindle Tap Brewery in honor of National Hot Sauce Day. Over 65 vendors will provide samples of a variety of goods at the Hops N' Hot Sauce Festival, from hot sauces to salsa. There will also be live music, a beer garden, food trucks and the sixth annual Hot Pepper Eating Contest.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (12 and under), $10 (age 13 and up). Spindle Tap Brewery, 10622 Hirsch Road, Houston. http://hopsnhotsaucefestival.com
Jan. 22: The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
This farmers market features locally grown produce, locally raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, artisan crafts, handmade breads and baked goods, handmade soaps, jams and jellies, spices, snacks, herbs, flowers, plants and more. 8 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). 1225 Grand Parkway, Katy. 832-878-9806. www.farmersmarketongrandparkway.com
Jan. 22: Felicia Smith Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
This weekend is the sixth annual Felicia Smith Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. The 500-piece puzzle is to be completed in two hours by four-person teams. After the competition, prizes will be awarded to the first- through fifth-place teams. The event's goal is to raise awareness and funds for families who have children with autism. 9 a.m.-noon. $140 (team of four, ages 8 and up). Landmark Community Center, 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City. 281-245-0640. www.hopeforthree.org/events
Jan. 22: Lunar New Year Storytime
This week's Storybook Theatre will include a reading of "The Year of the Tiger: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac" by Oliver Chin. Storybook Theatre features songs, rhymes, and fingerplays based on childhood books.
11 a.m. $7 (per person over age 1). The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. http://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/event/lunar-new-year-storytime-the-year-of-the-tiger-tales-from-the-chinese-zodiac
Jan. 22: Tomorrow Market featuring Kid Entrepreneurs
The Tomorrow Market is a family-friendly market with kid entrepreneurs and adults selling goods. The event features a Kid's Zone that offers games, inflatables and live entertainment.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (admission). 3621 Berkley St., Houston. http://creativecolabconnection.com/vendors
Jan. 22: 80s Night with Mr. Wonderful-Tribute to 80s Pop & New Wave
Wildcatter Saloon will host Mr. Wonderful. The band performs music from the 1980s such as new wave anthems and anthem pop. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Wildcatter Saloon, 26913 Katy Freeway, Katy. 281-392-2337. www.wildcattersaloon.com
Jan. 23: Veganury-Vegan State Fair
The theme for Vegan State Fair this year is Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. Vegan food trucks, local vendors, belly dancing performances and classes, music and other entertainment will be available at this event. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free (admission). Cafe Mawal, 6006 Fairdale Lane, Houston. http://veganstatefair.com
Jan. 23: Bridgeland Farmer's Market
The Bridgeland Farmer's Market offers products from over 40 vendors including locally produced flavored oils, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and specialty jams and jellies.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free (admission). 10519 Fry Road, Cypress. 832-473-0559. http://ynfma.org
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